About NSC

Neuro Speech Connections is an adult-focused private practice specializing in neurological rehabilitation for individuals recovering from stroke, brain injury, and living with progressive conditions including Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia. We provide highly skilled and functional services for swallowing, speech, language, and cognition.

Why Choose NSC?

We Specialize!

We are Chicagoland's select speech therapy private practice with expertise in stroke, brain injury, and neurodegenerative diseases. Our SLP employs a person first, patient second approach with therapy that is always personally meaningful and functional.

We Have No Waitlists!

Time can be critical with neurogenic disorders. Unlike other health-care institutions that may have waiting lists, we are available to initiate customized services for you or your loved one right away.

We Are Adult-Focused!

Neuro Speech Connections provides services for swallowing, speech, language, and cognition for all adults and seniors. Our SLP has education and training to help with both the acute and lifelong challenges that impact quality of life.

We Come to You!

This unique private practice offer outpatient speech therapy in the comfort of your home. By addressing clients' needs and goals in their natural environment, we see better outcomes, satisfaction, and preparedness.

Christine Wancket, M.S., CCC-SLP

(she / her / hers)

Founder | Owner | Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Christine is a highly skilled clinician with 10 years of experience. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in 2010 and her Master's degree in speech-language pathology in 2012. Christine is a certified member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed through the State of Illinois. She works/has worked with diverse populations across various settings, including inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, outpatient therapy, sub-acute rehabilitation and university clinic.

Christine has led both stroke and brain injury support groups, developed hospital-wide resources and protocols, and established an Aphasia course used for continuing medical education. Christine is certified in both LSVT LOUD and SPEAK OUT! for Parkinson's and is currently working towards becoming a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) through the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists.

Christine's dedication to evidenced-based and holistic practice coupled with person-centered care is what sets her clinical practice apart from other therapists. She prioritizes her clients' goals, questions, and concerns. Her ability to easily connect with clients and families/caregivers creates a solid foundation of compassion and trust. Christine is passionate about the field of speech-pathology and bringing awareness to its importance amongst the medical community for adult and geriatric populations.

In her spare time, Christine can be found making memories with her husband and two daughters, getting together with friends and family, hiking trails in Chicago's southwest/west suburbs, and tackling DIY home projects.